Glen Ellyn Week in Review: Rain, Glorious Rain; Plug in with Metra Train Cars

Glen Ellyn was drenched with 1.52 inches of rain in 90 minutes Wednesday night, in one of the few thunderstorms during this summer of excessive heat and drought conditions.

Metra to Retrofit Passenger Cars for the iPad, iPhone Era

The passenger car rehab program will help Metra riders recharge their electronic devices. Renovated cars will include power outlets and other rider-friendly features.

How can fiction be used to portray the very real problems of drug abuse?

Joshua DiGiacoma has beaten the odds. Before he was born, his parents knew there was trouble.

The July 1 storm that left thousands without power for days during excessive heat will cost the village thousands.

For years, Jo Sinopoli's property has been the place to funnel unwanted water out of Glen Ellyn to the East Branch of the DuPage River. Although flushing the water through his property benefits a majority of other residents, the water has led to the deterioration of his property. Sinopoli became even more concerned when village officials approved a to alleviate flooding by steering more water through his property to Perry's Pond and onto the DuPage River.

The recent storms to hit our little neck of the woods raises the question about how to prevent damage to your electronics and home appliances. 

As a local legend says goodbye to Glen Ellyn by passing her coffee shop onto new owners, Metra commuters can expect more local fare at Next Stop Coffee Shop.

The harshest Midwest drought in a quarter century is causing the “worst drought symptoms I have observed in my professional career," according to Kris Bachtell, Vice President of Collections and Facilities for .